Toyoda Gosei Invests in Letara Ltd., a Startup Developing Engines for Artificial Satellites
KIYOSU,
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Propulsion engine and fuel for satellites developed by
The engines being developed by Letara will enable satellites to move to a desired orbit after launch. With fuel technology using plastics and oxidizers, these engines provide both safety and propulsion, which are difficult to enhance at the same time in space.2 This helps to avoid collisions with other satellites and the creation of space debris, which have become problems in outer space, while also aiming to achieve safe and free movement in the future when space stations will be built on the moon and other celestial bodies.
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Hokudai Business Spring room 307,
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Shota HIRAI, Landon KAMPS |
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